I went on another great bbq adventure to Red River last night (04/09/2026)…read more I ordered the babyback ribs with baked beans and fried okra. The ribs were fall off the bone wonderful. Adding the bbq sauce made them amazing The beans and okra were good, just not outstanding. But that didn't change the review - if you haven't been here, then you're missing out. There was a crowd, but the staff rose to the occasion and everyone's order was taken quickly, and service was just as fast. We sat outside and enjoyed the cool weather. Something we can't always do in this part of Texas. If you want bbq and don't want the overpriced chain joints, be here. It's one of the best I've had in this area.

First time here and let me tell you as a gal from out of state, the deliciousness that hits you…read morewhen you walk in is memorable! Inside has a plethora of booths and tables, as well as a banquet area for small and large parties alike. The hubster and I shared their two meat platter with a side of mashed potatoes and baked beans. It was plenty for us to share and beyond delicious! The staff is over the top friendly and we were asked frequently if we would like more, or refills. This was a chance place for us to experience and I am oh so glad we did. Thank you Red River BBQ for the wonderful hospitality!

Truth be told, my wife ate everything. I don't know why she's not writing this review... but…read moreanyways here I am. Absolutely an amazing place, with a great crowd and great service. My wife is still talking about this place. I don't blame her! She ate everything! I would defiantly come back. Thank you again! Truly delicious and best spot! P.S: honey don't kill me

It was very busy but service was quick and friendly. Their food is also really good and their…read moreportions are massive. I'm not really a bbq fan, but I loved it here. The crowd at the time I went was pretty much all in and out because they were people that work in the area with limited time. I could not really get a feel for the ambiance.

I've been here a few times. Each time a separate meat to see if maybe I just didn't prefer the…read moreprevious. Today was the last time that I'll ever go there. Me and my husband went got turkey and bbq pork ribs. The ribs were very dry. And the meat was almost non existent. Literally as if there was no meat on the bones. Turkey was falling apart into (no joke) literal cubes Taste was not good what so ever. Do not recommend

Excellent pork ribs…read more The sauce was as delicious and the potato salad was also delicious but very different- highly recommend. The ambiance was cute. The service was friendly.

$41.25 for two. So be ready. BBQ is top notch. Good flavor…read more Homestyle restaurant, clean. Employees are friendly and in good spirits. Atmosphere is homey with some music in the background. I recommend.

Went for late lunch, asked for minimum sauce, so I could enjoy the flavor of the beef and sausage…read more Excellent. Service and staff were great. Thx

Delish brisket and turkey must try!!!! Very friendly staff, they gave us a sample of burnt ends so…read moreyummy. Nice little cozy bbq spot. Will definitely come back.

Wow wow wow! If you've been looking for some good BBQ, this is where you need to go…read more We tried a sausage link, turkey breast, lean brisket, beans, macaroni and cheese, and banana pudding. The brisket just melts in your mouth. It's so flavorful and tender. (I'm already craving it just from talking about it) The turkey was perfectly moist and delicious. I'm not a big sausage fan but theirs is really good. No gristle at all! That banana pudding is soooo good. The beans and macaroni are OK. They aren't bad but the BBQ is what really shines here. Their spicy pickles are really great and they sell them by the jar. Service is quick and friendly. Great people here. It's a small building on highway 6 in Manvel that is only open on the weekends. There is a small indoor dining area, picnic tables outside, and a drive thru. Give it a try! I think you'll love it too. Now if they only sold pulled pork....

First time getting food here mainly because I prefer my dads BBQ…read more I really enjoyed the turkey and potato salad. The chopped beef is also pretty good. The beans are mid and look nothing like pictures I've seen. I want to go back and try more items.

Pretty expensive for average bbq. I was expecting more flavor. Sad that this place can't be better…read more I much prefer KC's BBQ over in Churchill area.

Really good BBQ! I went here while on a field work trip with coworkers and it couldn't have hit the…read morespot better. We got the smash burger, pork belly BLT, brisket tacos, and fries with garlic sauce. Everything was delicious and the service was top notch. The owners were incredibly friendly and accommodating. Will 100% be coming back on a weekend for the full menu!

Why 5 stars? Because the brisket sandwich could not have hit the spot more…read more --- --- --- I've had Smokin Z's bookmarked for a long time, but even though I go to Friendswood a lot to visit family, this is still just a bit too much of a hike from there. So when I was looking for a place to eat somewhere on our trip home from Galveston, I knew this might be my best chance. I'd originally planned on just ordering a simple brisket sandwich, but as I looked at the menu, I felt like I wanted one of everything. I was really tempted to order a loaded baked potato, but because I'd be eating it in the car, I figured that might be a bit too messy, so I eventually went with Plan A. One bite into that thing and I knew I made the right decision. It was so juicy and so flavorful. Just the perfect lunch for what I was craving. And then to make this love story even better, later that day, I went to HEB. My HEB happens to have one of those BBQ restaurants inside of it, and it's never open when I visit because I always do my grocery shopping in the morning. But this particular visit was at about 4pm. And I opted to order the exact same thing: a brisket sandwich, so that I could compare the two. I'm sure this is not news to Smokin Z's or their fans, but this was the most lopsided competition I've experienced in a while. My visit to HEB only made me appreciate Smokin Z's more, as the HEB version tasted like something made by my 11 year old nephew. I'm embarrassed I even put the two head to head, as we're talking about a totally different weight class here.

Greeted warmly. Ordered a two meat plate with ribs and chopped beef, corn on the cob and stuffed…read morejalapeños. The ribs were fall off the bone tender and smoked nicely. The chopped beef needed more sauce however it was meaty and good. We weren't a fan of the stuffed jalapeños, just not a fan of the smoked taste, they were stuffed with cream cheese and the bacon was cooked well.

Really really delicious Bbq. We stopped here for lunch while in a roadtrip and it did not…read moredisappoint. We had the jalapeño poppers which were not your typical poppers. This thing was ACTUALLY a jalapeno filled with cream cheese, grilled and wrapped in bacon. Was it delicious? Yes. Was it spicy? Absolutely! They also have a bacon jalapeño sausage with the same concept. Sausage Filled with cream cheese jalapeño and wrapped in bacon. Again yummy but spicy af. Now the bbq was really delicious. We had the ribs, chicken and brisket platter and all three meats were really tender and super flavorful. The chicken specifically was super yummy and well seasoned. The sides were meh and not very well seasoned.